Zetec Formula Ford racer, Michael Atkins (Xumbug Mygale) has been chosen as the October 2002 Sasol/SAGMJ “Top Gun of the Month”, following his first podium – finishing performance at Port Elizabeth’s Aldo Scribante circuit on 12 October. –
– This is the debut national championship season for the 18 year old from Broederstroom who previously cut his racing teeth in Xumbug off-road go-karts.-
– The other nominees for the October award were Grant van Schalkwyk (WesBank Samcar) and Hudson Kennaugh (SA. Superbikes). –
– The November winner will be selected from top performances by WesBank, Formula Ford and Superbike contenders at the remaining two Vodacom Power Tour meetings at AA Kyalami this weekend (2 November) and on 23 November.-
– One of the year’s 10 monthly winners (February to November) will then be chosen by the S.A. Guild of Motoring Journalists judging panel as the 2002 Sasol/SAGMJ “Top Gun of the Year”, winning R15 000 prize money and a handsome trophy.-
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